Fortune cookie fun
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is enjoying fortune cookies together after a delicious Chinese takeout dinner! Mama said tonight’s feast was the best Chinese food she’s ever had! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please […]
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Writer/Editor, Artist/Maker, Family Caregiver, Perpetually Positive Spoonie, chai and mint chocolate lover with two sweet, wee rescue dogs
Belly rubs for the birthday boy
Today is Benny’s second birthday with our family. This sweet, noisy boy has saved my life. It’s an honor to be his person. We celebrated Benny’s birthday with extra belly […]
The only part of a walk Paisley likes
A heatwave has kept us hiding inside most of today. I took the dogs on a quick neighborhood walk just before dark. As always, Paisley’s favorite part is rolling on […]
First giant zucchini of the season
This year I’ve done a much better job harvesting our zucchini before they’re overgrown. Until today. Thankfully, our newspaper delivery woman Nacha loves big zucchini because it makes a lot. […]
Still finding peace in the garden
Before caregiving, I wasn’t much into gardening. But it was an excellent at-home activity that was beneficial to both Mama and me in myriad ways. And I loved trying to […]
Fair tickets from a friend
Our extraordinary friend Dena appeared on the doorstep this morning with hugs and tickets to the County Fair. It was so lovely to see her smiling face and catch up […]
Wednesday Night Market fun
During the summer, Santa Rosa’s downtown hosts Wednesday Night Markets with prepared foods, live music, artists, and more. I was still exhausted from yesterday’s furniture assembly, but I dragged myself […]
Assembling Mama’s patio chair
Mama’s balcony garden is now even more inviting—featuring comfortable seating that’s accessible! She moved into her new apartment last month with a plastic Adirondack chair, but we realized she couldn’t […]
A reminder about healing
Healing is tough but so are you. Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is a quiet day of healing and rest! What was your #OneGoodThing today? Please share in the comments! And remember, kindness […]
Bigger-than-ever begonias
Our begonia bulbs are in bloom and they’re bigger than ever! I love how it looks like the edges are dipped in a coral dye! Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama is bigger-than-ever begonias! What was your […]
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